Department of Physiotherapy, MCHP | World Physiotherapy Day Celebrations

September 04, 2024

Department of Physiotherapy celebrated the "World Physiotherapy Day" on the 4th of September 2024. The theme for this year was "Low Back Pain". The function was inaugurated by Dr. Narayana Sabhahit, Pro Vice Chancellor - Technology and Science, Manipal Academy of Higher Education as the Chief Guest. Dr. G. Arun Maiya, Dean, MCHP addressed the gathering emphasising the worldwide importance and role of Physiotherapy in society and healthcare. The other dignitaries included Dr. Reshmi B and Dr. Venkatraj Aithal U Associate Deans, MCHP and Dr John Solomon M, Head of the Department, Department of Physiotherapy, MCHP Manipal. 

Physiotherapy students were awarded with certificates as a part of the "Physiomedia expressions" involving infographic posters, short videos etc. 

A special guest lecture was taken by the alumnus of the Department of Physiotherapy, MCHP Manipal Dr. Dev Anand Ramanathan (MPT 2003-2006) on the topic "Recent advances in Low Back Pain Management" on the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day. 

The Department of Physiotherapy, MCHP Manipal organized "PhysioTheatre" which was greatly participated and presented by the undergraduate, post graduate students and interns.